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ALF61 · 10 April 2018, 02:43 AM

I have not handled one, but I have seen tons of pictures side by side.

I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi.

I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.

MonBK · 10 April 2018, 02:47 AM

ok

enjoythemusic · 10 April 2018, 02:50 AM

Raspberry....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Dvx5NSyi8

c41006 · 10 April 2018, 02:51 AM

good to know

c0de · 10 April 2018, 02:52 AM

My mother used to always tell me "Count till 10 before you say anything". I think this applies here..

tyler1980 · 10 April 2018, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALF61

I have not handled one, but I have seen tons of pictures side by side.

I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi.

I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.

go find a WG BLRO. Every AD probably has one. The colors are the same and i like them.

Lemieux66 · 10 April 2018, 03:00 AM

Maybe they could market it as having a vintage patina look to the bezel colours? ;)

I'm sure it'll look good in person. The quality will shine through.

JayB · 10 April 2018, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALF61

I have not handled one

Key point here, I want to see it in person before making my mind up.

vacano · 10 April 2018, 03:04 AM

The pictures and videos you have probably seen are all indoors and with poor lighting. I would wait until you see one in the metal first.

Paul_I · 10 April 2018, 03:04 AM

Plenty of threads already on the forum criticising this watch. If you don't like it, and you might want to sit down for this one, don't buy it.

Trust me, they won't force it on you. More likely than not, you couldn't get one if you wanted at this point - at least not for a few years.

Beyond that, as others have alluded - thanks for your contribution.

Syed117 · 10 April 2018, 03:07 AM

A lot of people including myself have the same issue.

I don't think the colors are a big deal, you just have to like them.

What I don't appreciate is Rolex heavily editing the colors they use on their website to make them look red and blue when they aren't.

_speedmaster_ · 10 April 2018, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALF61

I have not handled one, but I have seen tons of pictures side by side.

I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi.

I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.

Very well written review. If Ben Clymer is a member of this forum, hopefully he sees how true editorials are done.

rudestew · 10 April 2018, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

A lot of people including myself have the same issue.

I don't think the colors are a big deal, you just have to like them.

What I don't appreciate is Rolex heavily editing the colors they use on their website to make them look red and blue when they aren't.

im thinking the same different light and white backgrounds do make it pop a bit to much im sure it looks great in the flesh

_speedmaster_ · 10 April 2018, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

What I don't appreciate is Rolex heavily editing the pictures they use on their website to make them look red and blue when they aren't.

Agreed. Although one could look at a WG pepsi to get a true sense of the bezel color. I don't really have much choice on the CHNR (but I'm hoping the editorial pieces I've read/seen show a true representation).

drmizzou · 10 April 2018, 03:11 AM

definitely not for everyone! Actually am glad one less person is interested!

Rolexier · 10 April 2018, 03:17 AM

In the UK a raspberry is slang for a fart

Tools · 10 April 2018, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALF61

. . . I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.

I don't think that Rolex cares what colors PepsiCo uses for their products.

Masteryacht · 10 April 2018, 03:20 AM

Raspberry Beret

Stevec14 · 10 April 2018, 03:21 AM

I actually like it. The bezel looks much better in the real world I think. As with all these things, if you like it great, if not move on to the next one. Plenty of other watches out there....

_speedmaster_ · 10 April 2018, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I don't think that Rolex cares what colors PepsiCo uses for their products.

Rolex have to match their watch colors for our pet names of their watches. I was so disappointed when my LV didn't look like Lou Ferrigno's skin when he played the Hulk. I almost threw the watch in the trash in disgust that they got the Hulk color so wrong.....but then I remembered that I'm a sane person.

Colin G · 10 April 2018, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexier

In the UK a raspberry is slang for a fart

This thread is definitely a raspberry.

One less person on the waiting list for one means those of us waiting will get one sooner.

beshannon · 10 April 2018, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALF61

I have not handled one, but I have seen tons of pictures side by side.

I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi.

I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.

No watch deserves to be called "pepsi"

Your "opinion" is based on what? Poorly processed photos with improper white balance shown on uncalibrated monitors?

Got it.

Rolexier · 10 April 2018, 03:25 AM

By this logic Rolex should be allowed to get away with a purple dial James Cameron, or a purple Smurf, or a Purple bluesey - they havnt got blue and red Pepsi it’s pink n purple

904VT · 10 April 2018, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALF61

I have not handled one, but I have seen tons of pictures side by side.

I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi.

I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.

You should reserve judgment until you handle one and see it in a variety of lighting conditions. Pics aren't adequate. Many thought the LN bezels were "grey" until they actually started hitting ADs.

Jerodp716 · 10 April 2018, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALF61

I have not handled one, but I have seen tons of pictures side by side.

I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi.

I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.

I am certain Rolex will be devastated to hear the news.

meganfox17 · 10 April 2018, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALF61

I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi

Whoa..Whoa..Whoa...Hold on there Tiger Never assume, just because you know Pepsi, doesn't mean you know everything that goes on around Pepsi

avilhena · 10 April 2018, 03:31 AM

Another post criticising the colors of the new GMT... As if they were not in the streets since the WG Pepsi...

Rolexier · 10 April 2018, 03:32 AM

You see the Pepsi red is red but the raspberry on Can is not red proven

watchmework · 10 April 2018, 03:33 AM

Don’t buy it and move along, not worth losing sleep over

AK797 · 10 April 2018, 03:33 AM

Groundbreaking stuff and worthy of a thread... not!

10 April 2018, 02:43 AM	#1
ALF61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,085	New Pepsi Really a Raspberry I have not handled one, but I have seen tons of pictures side by side. I don´t like the blue which is purplish, nor the red which is pinkish. The bezel looks like a raspberry and does not deserve to be called the Pepsi. I will not be a taker of this watch until Rolex gets the colors right.

10 April 2018, 02:50 AM	#3
enjoythemusic 2023 ROLEX EXPLORER 40 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 17,945	Raspberry.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Dvx5NSyi8 __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

10 April 2018, 02:51 AM	#4
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,917	New Pepsi Really a Raspberry good to know

10 April 2018, 03:04 AM	#10
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Plenty of threads already on the forum criticising this watch. If you don't like it, and you might want to sit down for this one, don't buy it. Trust me, they won't force it on you. More likely than not, you couldn't get one if you wanted at this point - at least not for a few years. Beyond that, as others have alluded - thanks for your contribution. __________________

10 April 2018, 03:11 AM	#15
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,757	definitely not for everyone! Actually am glad one less person is interested! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

10 April 2018, 02:47 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,285	ok

10 April 2018, 02:52 AM	#5
c0de "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Ohio Watch: 214270 Posts: 111	My mother used to always tell me "Count till 10 before you say anything". I think this applies here..

10 April 2018, 03:00 AM	#7
Lemieux66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: UK Watch: $10 Casio Posts: 521	Maybe they could market it as having a vintage patina look to the bezel colours? ;) I'm sure it'll look good in person. The quality will shine through.

10 April 2018, 03:04 AM	#9
vacano "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Spain Posts: 156	The pictures and videos you have probably seen are all indoors and with poor lighting. I would wait until you see one in the metal first.

10 April 2018, 03:07 AM	#11
Syed117 2023 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,377	A lot of people including myself have the same issue. I don't think the colors are a big deal, you just have to like them. What I don't appreciate is Rolex heavily editing the colors they use on their website to make them look red and blue when they aren't.

10 April 2018, 03:17 AM	#16
Rolexier Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London Posts: 106	In the UK a raspberry is slang for a fart

10 April 2018, 03:20 AM	#18
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 939	Raspberry Beret

10 April 2018, 03:21 AM	#19
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,384	I actually like it. The bezel looks much better in the real world I think. As with all these things, if you like it great, if not move on to the next one. Plenty of other watches out there....

10 April 2018, 03:25 AM	#23
Rolexier Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London Posts: 106	By this logic Rolex should be allowed to get away with a purple dial James Cameron, or a purple Smurf, or a Purple bluesey - they havnt got blue and red Pepsi it’s pink n purple

10 April 2018, 03:31 AM	#27
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,076	Another post criticising the colors of the new GMT... As if they were not in the streets since the WG Pepsi... __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

10 April 2018, 03:32 AM	#28
Rolexier Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London Posts: 106	You see the Pepsi red is red but the raspberry on Can is not red proven

10 April 2018, 03:33 AM	#29
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Don’t buy it and move along, not worth losing sleep over

10 April 2018, 03:33 AM	#30
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 58,860	Groundbreaking stuff and worthy of a thread... not!

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